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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Ken Loach claims antisemitism is being used to oust Labour left politicians

PA Wire

Filmmaker Ken Loach has claimed antisemitism is being used to purge Labour of politicians on the left as he criticised the party for blocking a mayor for sharing a platform with him.

The director blamed Sir Keir Starmer for what he called a “dishonest” move to prevent serving North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll to run for the North East mayoralty.

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